025. The First Date

I have been in the same math class as Eric for a few months now. He always helps me on¹He always helps me WITH my homework.✔️ my homework. He is extremely nice and funny.

One day, I decided to ask Eric if he wanted to go out with me to the mall. I was so happy when he said yes. I was excited; this would be my first date. I was also nervous since I had never been on a date. I did not know what to do or how to act. I hoped I would figure it out.

I planned our date to the minute. I wanted to be prepared and know exactly what to do. We were going to the mall on Saturday at noon. He was going to pick me up and drive to the mall, where we would get food and then shop at our favorite stores.

However, when the day came, everything went wrong. First of all, I could not find my favorite outfit that I had planned on wearing. I settled for a clean plain T-shirt and some jeans. He was also late because his car got a flat tire on the way to my house. I was scared about what else could go wrong. He apologized about²He apologized FOR being late and I forgave him.✔️ being late and I forgave him.

We talked in the car and played music as we drove. We had a good conversation about school, traveling, and family. He was easy to talk to. I was so relieved. The date ended up being really fun. We had a good time eating and shopping at the mall.

“³Credit: Elsfast

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